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The “Heart” in Your Work

The “Heart” in Your Work

by Chris Owenby | Oct 23, 2018 | Encouragement, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Do you know of Dan Cathy? He’s the CEO of a very popular food chain that sells chicken sandwiches among other items here in the states – Chick-fil-A. I had the pleasure of hearing him speak recently at a big breakfast event in Atlanta. He was inspiring and...
6 Common Beginner Student Problems and How to Solve Them – Part One

6 Common Beginner Student Problems and How to Solve Them – Part One

by Ivy Pirl | Aug 27, 2018 | Strategies, Teaching Tips, Uncategorized

This post, 6 Common Beginner Student Problems and How to Solve Them, is a two-part post by Ivy Belk Pirl.  In part one, Ivy discusses three of the six common beginner student problems. Teaching beginners is so wonderful, isn’t it? Their excitement can brighten up our...
Transitioning a Student from “I Don’t Like Piano.” to “I Love Piano!”

Transitioning a Student from “I Don’t Like Piano.” to “I Love Piano!”

by April O'Keefe | May 16, 2018 | Encouragement, Motivation, Uncategorized

Parents who value music in their student’s lives are a tremendous boon to our profession. From an educational standpoint, you can’t beat music. Math and reading comprehension and they get to make pretty music? Sign my kid up! Parents who understand the value of...
Working With the Over-Scheduled and Stressed Music Student

Working With the Over-Scheduled and Stressed Music Student

by April O'Keefe | Apr 26, 2018 | Uncategorized

There are a vast number of opportunities that compete for time with music students today. Sports used to be limited to one season and only a couple of practices a week. Now, there’s travel ball, extra practices, three-a-days, private lessons and extra camps. Students...
Teaching Precise Rhythm to Piano Students

Teaching Precise Rhythm to Piano Students

by Chris Owenby | Mar 13, 2018 | Teaching Tips, Uncategorized

Teaching precise rhythm isn’t the most exhilarating thing to teach, but it’s essential. Especially, if we want our students to become well-rounded musicians. The following video is from a free online training that I gave on the topic. These are simple and...
Why do you teach piano?

Why do you teach piano?

by Chris Owenby | Sep 9, 2017 | Encouragement, Inspiration, Uncategorized

A familiar scenario – Teacher: “I’m excited to teach today!” “I just love my students!” “I love my job!” “I love the piano!” “I love music!” “I want to instill value in the next...
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